Contraception Flashcards

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Non-Hormonal Contraception

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Female condom

Male condom

Natural family planning (NFP)

Diaphragm and spermicide

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Female Condom Benefits

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STI prevention

Effective if used correctly

Can be placed in advance (8 hrs)

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3
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Female Condom Cons

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Expensive

Noisy

Cumbersome

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Male Condom Benefits

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STI prevention

Widely available

Effective if used correctly

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5
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Male Condom Cons

A

Decreased sensitivity

Can not be placed in advance

Possible breakage

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Natural Family Planning (NFP) Benefits

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Free

In-tune with body

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Natural Family Planning (NFP) Cons

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Not always effective

Requires lot of tracking (temp, menstrual cycle, or mucous)

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Diaphragm & Spermicide Benefits

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No hormones

Effective if used correctly

Can be placed in advance (6 hrs)

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Diaphragm & Spermicide Cons

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Location specific (have to have it handy)

Requires comfort w/ placing

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Copper IUD Benefits

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No hormones

Very effective (99.4%)

Long-acting method (10 yrs)

Don’t have to think about it

Emergency contraception if placed w/in 5 days of intercourse

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Copper IUD Cons

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Uncomfortable placement

Increased menstrual bleeding

Increased menstrual cramping

Risk of uterine perforation

Can’t have if allergic to copper

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Progesterone Only IUD Benefits

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Very effective (99.8%)

Long acting (3-8 yrs depending on type)

Usually reduction or elimination of menstrual bleeding

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13
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Types of Progesterone Only IUD

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Mirena

Kyleena

Skyla

Liletta

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14
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Progesterone Only IUD Cons

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Uncomfortable placement

Unpredictable menstrual bleeding

Risk of uterine perforation

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15
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What happens with IUD and the body’s hormones?

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The IUD takes over the hormones and the body stops producing them

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16
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Other Progesterone Only Contraception

A

Depo Provera

Nexplanon

Mini-Pill

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17
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Depo Provera

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Administered via IM or SQ injection Q10-14 weeks

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18
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Depo Provera Benefits

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Infrequent dosing

Very effective if on-time (99.8%)

Usually reduction/elimination of menstrual bleeding

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19
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Depo Provera Cons

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Weight gain

Decreased bone mineral density

Unpredictable menstrual bleeding

Delayed return to fertility (up to 18 months)

May exacerbate depression

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Nexplanon

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Implantable rod in upper arm

21
Q

Nexplanon Benefits

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Very effective (99.95%)

Long acting (3 years)

Usually reduction or elimination of menstrual bleeding

22
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Nexplanon Cons

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Unpredictable menstrual bleeding

Foreign body in arm

23
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Mini-Pill

A

Daily progesterone only pill

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Mini-Pill Benefits

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Effective if taken at SAME time every day

Shorter, lighter periods

25
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Mini-Pill Cons

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Time sensitive

Unpredictable menstrual bleeding

26
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Combined Contraception

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Both estrogen & progesterone

Oral Contraceptives

Patch

NuvaRing

27
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Oral Contraceptives

A

Daily pill

28 day pack

28
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Oral Contraceptives Benefits

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Shorter, lighter, and more predictable periods

Effective if on-time (99.7%)

Protection against ovarian and endometrial cancer

29
Q

Oral Contraceptives Cons

A

High maintenance

Increased stroke risk

Cautioned with migraine with aura

Contraindicated w/ both smoking and age >35

30
Q

Patch

A

Changed weekly

4th week = no application

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Patch Benefits

A

Menstrual regulation

Effective if used correctly

Protection against ovarian and endometrial cancer

Lower maintenance than OCPs

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Patch Cons

A

Increased stroke risk

Decreased efficacy for weight >198 lbs

Skin sensitivities

33
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NuvaRing

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Vaginal ring taken out after 3 weeks

Replaced on 5th week

34
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NuvaRing Benefits

A

Menstrual regulation

Effective if used correctly

Protection against ovarian and endometrial cancer

Lower maintenance than OCPs and patch

35
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NuvaRing Cons

A

Increased stroke risk

Requires comfort inserting into vagina

36
Q

Plan B

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Take within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse

Does not terminate established pregnancy

37
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Plan B Benefits

A

Can be purchased over the counter or in vending machines

Ease of use

38
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Plan B Cons

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Nausea, heavier bleeding, cramping

Not long term solution

Expensive

39
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Clinical Interruption

A

“Medication abortion”

Mifepristone + misoprostol

40
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Clinical Interruption Benefits

A

Complete abortion in 92% of pregnancies

Use by 10 weeks gestation

41
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Clinical Interruption Cons

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Illegal in some states including Idaho

If ineffective, surgical options include D&C in 1st trimester and D&E in 2nd trimester

42
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Sterilization

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Tubal ligation

Vasectomy

43
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Tubal Ligation Benefits

A

Permanent and reliable contraception

44
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Tubal Ligation Cons

A

Requires laparoscopic surgery

45
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Vasectomy Benefits

A

Permanent and reliable contraception

46
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Vasectomy Cons

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Requires minor surgery